PELISSES

Noun

pelisses

plural of pelisse

Source: Wiktionary


PELISSE

Pe*lisse", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. pelliceus, pellicius, made of skins, fr. pellis a skin. Cf. Pelt skin, Pilch, and see 2d Pell.]

Definition: An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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